Ken Mannion. Fossil Preparation Tools and Equipment

Ken Mannion
   Fossil Preparation Tools Equipment & Supplies
Fossil Preparation Services
Since 1980

Contact.   Ken Mannion

Address.      59 Barrow Road. Barton upon Humber. North Lincolnshire. DN18 6AE. England.

Telephone.   01652 634827 (Call us 9am to 6pm. 7 days a week)

E Mail.     kenmannion@btinternet.com

Fossil Preparation Tools
Pneumatic Pens & chisels          Pneumatic Grinders

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Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model ST
High quality pen with definitive fossil preparation features. Long life extended carbide tip for excellent vision during close work . Airstream over the tip. Extensive refinements producing a powerful though extremely smooth flexible quiet pen
More details on our ST fossil preparation pen here

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model TT
Powerful flexible and practical pen for fast removal of even the hardest matrixes Specifically designed to operate over a wide range from fast matrix removal to fine finishing work. Wide power range. Refined Fossil preparation operation. Air stream over the tip
More details on our TT fossil preparation pen here

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model TF
Extensively modified pen designed primarily for microscope work. Easily replaced Tungsten carbide 1mm diameter "needle". Well supported point that does not deflect or blur. Low operating pressure. Low air consumption and quiet

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Chisel. Model SQ
A powerful tool for swift removal of 'bulk ' matrix typically in the initial stages on large blocks. 5.5mm diameter non rotating well supported fitted Tungsten carbide chisel. Instant on off lever switch. Low air consumption and a high level of control for a tool of this size. Usefully it has a front exhaust

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model NS
A micro needle scaler. an 10mm diameter reciprocating and rotating drum fitted with nineteen 0.6mm diameter pins. Remarkably effective and indispensable for some applications particularly quickly naturalising or blending worked matrix and evenly cleaning secondary deposits.

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen Model DS
Essentially a pneumatic pin vice derived from a dentists scaler that imparts a barely discernible gentle movement to the tip and with a very useful air blast. For the very finest closest work and barely discernible matrix removal under magnification. Adapted by us with standard pneumatic fittings and tips specifically produced for fossil preparation and Artefact Conservation

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model DG
High speed turbine grinder over 350,000rpm. 45 degree head. Ideal for the close confines of under magnification. Instant push fit and push release of 1/16th 1.6mm burrs. 360 degree rotation of handpiece on the air lead. Adapted for fossil preparation with standard pneumatic fittings, on off switch and powerful front exhaust. Extremely effective for virtual shockless delicate grinding especially under magnification. Complete with a selection of diamond burs specifically chosen and of proven use for fossil preparation

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model PG
Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. 3mm collet. Variable switch. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 Tungsten carbide cutters and Diamond burrs specifically for and proven to be effective for fossil preparation

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model AG
Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. 1/8th collet. A well established grinder easy to maintain with useful slow speed torque and a powerful front exhaust. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 Tungsten carbide cutters and Diamond burrs specifically for and proven to be effective for fossil preparation

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model MG
Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. Twin 6mm 1/4inch collets. Lever switch. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 Tungsten carbide cutters and Diamond burrs specifically for and proven to be effective for fossil preparation. Powerful though compact. with a very useful front exhaust. For "off hand" polishing/smoothing and major landscaping of larger pieces.

Spares Servicing & Upgrades
Repairs Modifications   Servicing

We have a totally comprehensive supply of spares for all our pens/grinders airscibes

We can service pens back to peak efficiency.

We can upgrade standard industrial engravers to fossil preparation standard

We can produce one of a kind custom pens for your specific applications

Used secondhand pre owned Fossil preparation pens sometimes available

Replacement Styluses. Points and needles

Fossil Preparation Starter Setup
Complete systems to enable you to embark into Fossil preparation

Avoid the complexity of having to match compressors and equipment together yourself.

Start fossil preparing practically straight away with specifically designed fossil preparation tools and a well integrated system.... not an of the shelf inadequate "air engraver or air incisor and a basic mismatched compressor

Purchase a kit with a well proven track record. Hundreds sold over many years

A comprehensive setup not a basic or budget kit. More than enough capacity to run all our tools. Complete with essential accessories

Take advantage of our support with your questions addressed over the phone during your introduction to fossil preparation

More details on our fossil preparation setups here

Our most frequently asked questions
A fossil preparation gallery

Prices and Ordering information
Any questions ? Contact us

kenmannion@btinternet.com

Fossil Preparation Hand Tools
Pin-vices Chisels Micro-scalpels.

Quality Hand tools to compliment your mechanical tools

Specifically designed and evolved for Fossil preparation

Fossil Preparation Consolidants
Glues fillers polishes varnishes etc.
More details on fossil preparation consolidants here

Fossil Preparation Blaster
Uses compressed air from your compressor in conjunction with cabinet and extractor

No electricity required

Foot pedal on / off switch

Long life .062 inch nozzle

Adjustable powder and air flow

Simple to use. High build quality and design. Effective fine and/or fast finishing of Fossil specimens.
More details on the fossil preparation blasters here

Fossil Preparation Books
The most popular and useful books on the subject.
More details on fossil preparation books here

Fossil Preparation Saw
Our 14 inch diameter diamond saw, is specifically designed for the hand feeding, slicing, cutting and trimming of fossil specimens and their typical limestones.
Built to high but practical specifications for a long life and ease of use using water as the coolant.

See our 20 year old machine still performing like new in our workshop.

More details on the fossil preparation saw here

Our customers include the National Museums and leading Universities of dozens of countries as well as Freelance preparators/conservators, commercial dealers and amateurs working from home workshops. Our Fossil Preparation tools are used by countless users throughout the UK and over 40 other countries worldwide.
We have produced and supplied fossil preparation tools and equipment for over 25 years and are acknowledged as one of the most experienced fossil preparators in the UK.

.Unbeatable experience...Unsurpassable service support & advice
                kenmannion@btinternet.com


Last revision/update 20th November 2009

	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model ST High quality pen with definitive fossil preparation features. Long life extended carbide tip for excellent vision during close work . Airstream over the tip. Extensive refinements producing a powerful though extremely smooth flexible quiet pen More details on our ST fossil preparation pen here
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model TT Powerful flexible and practical pen for fast removal of even the hardest matrixes Specifically designed to operate over a wide range from fast matrix removal to fine finishing work. Wide power range. Refined Fossil preparation operation. Air stream over the tip More details on our TT fossil preparation pen here
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model TF Extensively modified pen designed primarily for microscope work. Easily replaced Tungsten carbide 1mm diameter "needle". Well supported point that does not deflect or blur. Low operating pressure. Low air consumption and quiet
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Chisel. Model SQ A powerful tool for swift removal of 'bulk ' matrix typically in the initial stages on large blocks. 5.5mm diameter non rotating well supported fitted Tungsten carbide chisel. Instant on off lever switch. Low air consumption and a high level of control for a tool of this size. Usefully it has a front exhaust
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model NS A micro needle scaler. an 10mm diameter reciprocating and rotating drum fitted with nineteen 0.6mm diameter pins. Remarkably effective and indispensable for some applications particularly quickly naturalising or blending worked matrix and evenly cleaning secondary deposits.
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen Model DS Essentially a pneumatic pin vice derived from a dentists scaler that imparts a barely discernible gentle movement to the tip and with a very useful air blast. For the very finest closest work and barely discernible matrix removal under magnification. Adapted by us with standard pneumatic fittings and tips specifically produced for fossil preparation and Artefact Conservation
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model DG High speed turbine grinder over 350,000rpm. 45 degree head. Ideal for the close confines of under magnification. Instant push fit and push release of 1/16th 1.6mm burrs. 360 degree rotation of handpiece on the air lead. Adapted for fossil preparation with standard pneumatic fittings, on off switch and powerful front exhaust. Extremely effective for virtual shockless delicate grinding especially under magnification. Complete with a selection of diamond burs specifically chosen and of proven use for fossil preparation
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model PG Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. 3mm collet. Variable switch. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 Tungsten carbide cutters and Diamond burrs specifically for and proven to be effective for fossil preparation
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model AG Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. 1/8th collet. A well established grinder easy to maintain with useful slow speed torque and a powerful front exhaust. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 Tungsten carbide cutters and Diamond burrs specifically for and proven to be effective for fossil preparation
	Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model MG Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. Twin 6mm 1/4inch collets. Lever switch. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 Tungsten carbide cutters and Diamond burrs specifically for and proven to be effective for fossil preparation. Powerful though compact. with a very useful front exhaust. For "off hand" polishing/smoothing and major landscaping of larger pieces.